Structural Analyst III; Loads & Dynamics - Lunar Permanence

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. It involves building sustainable infrastructure for transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. We are looking for a Structural Loads Analyst to use technical expertise and leadership skills to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

• Solve static and dynamic structural problems using physics‑based analytical methods (hand calculations, in‑house tools, commercial tools)
• Measure and interpret acceleration, shock, and vibration data from ground and flight tests
• Model, simulate, and verify spacecraft launch, in‑space burns, and landing events
• Develop, refine, validate, and correlate finite element models
• Develop general loads for spacecraft and related ground systems
• Support configuration development and trade studies
• Use Femap, NASTRAN, and Matlab
• Work on rigid and flexible body dynamics

• B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering
• 5+ years experience in predicting/validating low or high frequency structural dynamics and loads, plus finite element modeling
• Solid foundation in structural static/dynamic fundamentals
• Passion for spacecraft structural/environmental loads development and validation
• Ability to solve static and dynamic structural problems with physics‑based analytical methods

• Spacecraft and launch vehicle loads development/validation experience
• NASTRAN superelement experience and coupled loads analysis (CLA) with launch vehicle
• Hyperworks, NASTRAN, Matlab proficiency
• LS‑Dyna proficiency
• Adams proficiency
• Wave6 proficiency
• SEA proficiency
• High frequency environment prediction skills related to spacecraft and launch vehicles

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• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% company match, Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: up to four (4) weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays
• Additional benefits and bonuses may apply based on role type and job level; eligibility not guaranteed

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for roles required on a military installation
• Additional requirements for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (e.g., CDL) or hazardous materials transport
• Merchant Mariner Credential for applicable job profiles

We encourage applicants who are excited about this role but whose past experience doesn’t match every desired qualification to apply anyway.

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